THE SIGN OF AQUARIUS
We are in the heart of winter, a time when everything is still and frozen, and nature is in anticipation. It's the time of Aquarius, an air sign that calls for reflection, ingenuity, creative thinking, and action to break free from a state of stagnation. The revolution is being prepared, and new solutions are needed for the community.
The symbol of Aquarius depicts the Egyptian hieroglyph for water (often there is also the amphora and/or the water bearer), and indeed Aquarius is "the one who bears the water," a symbol of life. Uranus and Saturn are in domicile: the former, in primary domicile, represents liberation from the past, change, open-mindedness, while the latter brings rigor and essentiality to those born under this sign.
The archetype of Aquarius is the Creator, the part of us connected to creative power, vision, and innovative ideas. So every time we feel the creative urge and act upon it, we can more clearly feel the divine power within us, capable of shaping reality, deciding whether to create or destroy to recreate. We approach the creative source of the Universe, the ocean of infinite possibilities, and the source of becoming. But at the same time, as we become aware of this closeness and power, we also realize the responsibility that comes with it.
Technology, modernity, communication, and globalization are all manifestations of the spirit of Aquarius. The Age of Aquarius, into which we have just entered, should mark the beginning of a new world. Its preparation has taken several decades, but 2020 was the last year of the Age of Pisces, and in 2021, the Earth's axis definitively shifted into the sign of Aquarius, where a different world is supposed to be born, lasting about 2,160 years.
Aquarius represents brotherhood, connection, sharing, friendship, and community, and the common good. Those born under this sign are convinced bearers of the motto "unity is strength" and attach great importance to communication and cooperation to survive. With a very shy and reserved nature, they prefer to speak in the plural and often play their part within a group without feeling the need for their role and merit to be recognized. However, this can lead to not recognizing one's own and others' value and also to a difficult relationship with money, as they may struggle to be adequately compensated or to recognize the economic value of an object or service.
Open-mindedness, curiosity, creativity, innovation: in every manifestation of its being, the sign of Aquarius appears as a revolutionary, an intelligent challenger, and a subverter, little inclined to lasting bonds and uncomfortable in fixed patterns. However, Aquarius is also endowed with a fine and rare diplomacy, which allows them to maintain a large number of relationships and achieve their goals without debilitating conflicts (from which nothing good can come), obtaining the collaboration of others, which they hold dear. In this journey, they are perfectly capable of lying, and they do it so well that they themselves believe it; the lack of memory typical of the sign is then essential so that they can grant themselves to say everything and, shortly after, deny it in an incredibly rapid and convinced manner. Even the intentions and feelings of an Aquarius alternate vividly: they are capable of changing their mind about a person from one day to the next without denying the previous thought. For these reasons, they are considered somewhat unreliable, although in reality, this is due to the whirlwind of ideas swirling in their heads and not to a lack of respect for those around them: Aquarians are dreamers, moody, full of fantasy, and perhaps a bit opportunistic, but reliable and able to build a future with unmatched imagination and drive for progress.
"The future influences the present as much as the past."
Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
MALA FOR AQUARIUS
"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves." (Lev Tolstoy)
A powerful invitation from Leo Tolstoy resonates in the path of Aquarius, the guardian of the common good and human evolution. Rhodonite, the talisman of brotherhood, is its ideal companion as Aquarius travels this path of altruism and cooperation. This concrete gem focuses its gifts outward, illuminating the path for collective improvement.
Aquarius, a sociable spirit in search of connection, can sometimes feel lonely even among many. Rose quartz paired with rhodonite are precious allies to rid oneself of this feeling, enveloping them in an embrace of love and understanding: placed as meru, they will ensure that love and understanding themselves can guide personal evolution.
Aquarius's projects are often bold, and the focusing energy of aquamarine allows chaotic ideas to be reordered, filter information, and think outside the box for extraordinary success. Moreover, when the weight of responsibilities is felt, aquamarine can soothe stress, distancing Aquarians from their self-destructive tendencies.
The path of Aquarius is an evolving work of art, and the stones of this mala are the key to success centered on love and harmony. ✨
THE STONE OF AQUARIUS: AQUAMARINE
Aquamarine helps to be centered and focused on one's projects, keeping away stray thoughts and urging to organize ideas, naturally disorganized and chaotic for those born under this sign. It helps filter information while maintaining a broad view of things and refining perceptions and intellect so that thinking outside the box can be very productive and lead to success.
Its calm and gentle energy promotes the release of stress that those born under the sign are subject to and helps take care of oneself when feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities. It also prevents potentially self-destructive programs that Aquarius is sometimes inclined to plan from being carried out.
THE TALISMAN OF AQUARIUS: RHODONITE
"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves" (Leo Tolstoy)
The purpose of Aquarius's journey is to ensure the good of the community and the evolution of humankind. Rhodonite is the talisman of humanity's brotherhood that will accompany Aquarius during this journey, supporting it. This stone initiates the process to achieve one's full personal potential, focusing one's gifts and energies outward for the improvement of all those around us. It is a stone with concrete properties, for cooperation and community, a gem of altruism and generosity of spirit.
STONES THAT HELP AQUARIUS: CLEAR QUARTZ (ROCK CRYSTAL)
The challenge of the sign is to remain stable in emotions while remaining flexible and open to change during the evolution of the soul. Aquarians are indeed subject to imbalances, especially in love, as they have a dual nature due to the fixedness of the sign, which makes them stubborn and closed to novelty, but clashes with innovation and being unconventional, qualities bestowed by the dominant planet.
Rock crystal (or clear quartz), often associated with the sign of Aquarius, brings stability and realigns energies.
STONES THAT HELP AQUARIUS: MOONSTONE
"The only constant in life is change" (Buddha)
The goal of the sign of Aquarius is to help humankind evolve and cooperate for positive social changes, fighting for justice in the world. Thanks to the ability to live in the future and connect with it, Aquarians can intuit future needs and be pioneers of change, especially when assisted by the
Labradorite develops intuition, connects to universal consciousness, and helps unite the synthesis capacity of the intellect with intuitive wisdom, dispersing false beliefs and illusions.
STONES BEST AVOIDED FOR AN AQUARIUS
In esoteric astrology, stones to "avoid" for Aquarius, an air sign, are those that might be considered too binding or restrictive for their free and independent personality. An example is chrysoprase since this stone is associated with opening the heart and intimate and stable relationships, in contrast to Aquarius's freedom-loving nature. Similarly, black tourmaline, among the most protective stones, and emerald, which is associated with emotional stability, could be limiting for Aquarius, who loves to explore new ideas and concepts and is always open to change and innovation.
The association of Aquarius with Saturn suggests avoiding tiger's eye. In the zodiac, Saturn is the Sun's enemy, which means that an Aquarius's energy field can be strongly disturbed by tiger's eye. An Aquarius might feel more agitation or be more prone to anger outbursts when in contact with this stone.
Finally, black onyx could accentuate the introverted and introspective nature of Aquarius, who usually loves freedom and independence, while clear quartz, often associated with the sign, could carry an energy that is too stabilizing for Aquarius, who tends to embrace the unexpected and find it annoying. However, this stone is of great help to the sign in order to stabilize its balance and is therefore recommended among the first to be considered, with due caution. Remember that clear quartz can always be used in combination with others to enhance its effect and thus be lighter even for the natives of the sign.
It is essential to remember once again that these associations are based on esoteric beliefs and have no scientific basis. The choice of stones should always be personal and guided by individual preferences and intuition. The above list is exclusively indicative and general: if you feel very attracted to one of these stones, it is probably because it can still help you.
ASCENDANT IN AQUARIUS
An Aquarius ascendant is light-years ahead of the rest of the world in intuition and foresight; it is easy for them to identify today what the world will need tomorrow, making them excellent innovators and trendsetters. Their main concern is to build humanity's brotherhood and work for its good by adopting even revolutionary solutions. All this potentially puts this ascendant in conflict with people of a more conventional mindset who cannot conceive the need for such a vision.
The mask of Aquarius is often bizarre and eccentric, but it is equally likely to be remote and detached. Many people with an Aquarius ascendant feel like a scientist studying another species as they observe their peers. This Ascendant is much better at dealing with the mass of humanity than on a one-to-one basis.
With two rulers as diverse as Uranus and Saturn, the birth gifts of this ascendant are a mixed blessing. Uranus, unconventional, imparts insight, foresight, and the desire to rebel, while Saturn, conventional, requires boundaries, discipline, and conformity. Aquamarine invokes high states of awareness that alleviate this dichotomy and stabilize, allowing one to serve humanity and contribute to the ongoing change in the world.
The Aquarius ascendant carries with it the desire to be different, in appearance or behavior, and therefore makes it more difficult for them to fit into society. They might adapt to it but feel internally rebellious, or they might remain faithful to their diversity but with the desire to conform: the first or second hypothesis generally depends on the sun sign. Furthermore, the stubbornness of this ascendant and the desire to be different make it stand out from the crowd, but this can sometimes cover deep insecurity.
Aquamarine is a useful stone because it helps to feel comfortable in the surrounding environment without compromising and to be more oneself without provoking opposition, especially if one is trying to hide their true nature behind a mask of conformity. It dissolves any fixed and self-destructive patterns that have been adopted. It promotes self-expression and helps understand how one truly feels. This stone offers the security of knowing and understanding today's thoughts deeply… even as the world clamors for tomorrow.